Dahlia Yehia, 25, traveled to Nepal to provide humanitarian assistance to locals affected by April’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people. Weeks later on August 6 she disappeared. Nepalese authorities confirmed that a man, local teacher Narayan Paudel, bludgeoned the young humanitarian worker to death before putting her body in a sack and dumping it in a river, reported CNN. The admission came almost a month after Yehia had vanished, leading to friends and family starting the ‘Find Dahlia’ Facebook page. “We have seen an incredible outpouring of love and support during these past few weeks, from every corner of the globe,” read a statement on the Find Dahlia Facebook page. “Recently, we received word from the US Embassy that Dahlia’s life has been taken from us. We do not have any further details at this time and are asking for everyone to respect the privacy for her family. “We are devastated by this senseless loss of a beautiful life. For those who haven’t had the joy of spending time with Dahlia, know that she is a giver, lover, and humanitarian, who devoted her life to others less…
Egyptian-American Humanitarian ‘Bludgeoned to Death’ in Nepal
September 8, 2015
